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Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ øʒɛn ʁɔbɛʁ udɛ̃]; 7 December 1805 – 13 June 1871) was a French watchmaker, magician and illusionist, widely recognized as the father of the modern style of conjuring. [1]
Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin was a French magician who is considered to be the father of modern conjuring. He was the first magician to use electricity; he improved the signalling method for the “thought transference” trick; and he exposed “fakes” and magicians who relied on supernatural explanations.
Jul 22, 2024 · Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin is revered as the father of modern magic for revolutionizing the art with his sophisticated performances, innovative use of mechanical devices, and introduction of formal attire instead of traditional wizard robes.
Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin (1805-1871) Aspiring teenaged magician Ehrich Weiss did not conjure the name "Harry Houdini" out of thin air. Following the hallowed tradition of his craft, the name...
May 29, 2023 · Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin is widely recognized as the father of modern magic. He was a French watchmaker, magician, and illusionist, and his innovative approaches to magic laid the foundation for the modern style of conjuring.
May 17, 2024 · Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin died of pneumonia in 1871. Ever since his death, his innovations has inspired upcoming generations of magicians. The most noted of his successor is Ehrich Weiss who later on took the name Harry Houdini and became the most famous magician in history.
The news that his son Eugene was killed in battle damaged Robert-Houdin’s health. He contracted pneumonia and died on June 13, 1871 at age 65. Robert Houdin is regarded as the father of modern conjuring, and his memoirs and books preserved the magic tradition he pioneered!
